Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) reported that Engaged Capital has picked up 2,519,969 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Engaged Capital to a total of 2,519,969 representing less than 4.7% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Rent-A-Center, Inc. is a rent-to-own operator in North America. The Company provides an opportunity to obtain ownership of products, such as consumer electronics, appliances, computers (including tablets), smartphones and furniture (including accessories), under rental purchase agreements. The Company operates in four segments: Core U.S., Acceptance Now, Mexico, and Franchising. As of December 31, 2016, the Company operated over 2,463 Company-owned stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Company’s Mexico segment consists of the Company-owned rent-to-own stores in Mexico. As of December 31, 2016, the Company operated 130 stores in this segment. Its Franchising segment engages in the sale of rental merchandise to its franchisees. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s Franchising segment franchised 229 stores in 31 states operating under the Rent-A-Center (152 stores), ColorTyme (39 stores) and RimTyme (38 stores) names.
A glance at Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 577.11 Million based on 53.09 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $10.86 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-03-23 Engaged picked up 40,000 at a purchase price of $8.82. This brings their total holding to 3,390,148 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Gade unload 9,000 shares at a sale price of 27.39. This brings their total holding to 2,400.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Rent A Center Inc. De (NASDAQ:RCII) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Icahn Capital LP is Buying Icahn Enterprises L.p. (NASDAQ:IEP) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Icahn Enterprises L.p. (NASDAQ:IEP) reported that Icahn Capital LP has picked up 32,666,819 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Icahn Capital LP to a total of 32,666,819 representing less than 20.4% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Icahn Enterprises) is a holding company. The Company’s segments include Automotive, Energy, Metals, Railcar, Gaming, Food Packaging, Mining, Real Estate and Home Fashion. The Company’s Investment segment includes various private investment funds. The Company operates its Automotive segment through its ownership in Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation and IEH Auto Parts Holding LLC. The Company operates Energy segment through its controlling interest in CVR Energy, Inc. It operates its Metals segment through its subsidiary, PSC Metals, Inc. The Company operates its Railcar segment through its ownership interests in American Railcar Industries, Inc. Its Food Packaging segment consists of ownership in Viskase Companies, Inc. The Company’s Real Estate operations consist of rental real estate, property development and associated resorts. It also owns a limited partner interest in Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P. (Icahn Enterprises Holdings).
A glance at Icahn Enterprises L.p. (NASDAQ:IEP)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 7.60 Billion based on 158.01 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $49.21 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-02-22 Nelson picked up 92 at a purchase price of $53.71. This brings their total holding to 1,292 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Nelson unload 400 shares at a sale price of $55.34. This brings their total holding to 1,200.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Icahn Enterprises L.p. (NASDAQ:IEP) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Mathews Michael Picked Aspen Group Inc. (OTCBB:ASPU) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Aspen Group Inc. (OTCBB:ASPU) reported that Mathews Michael has picked up 748,318 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mathews Michael to a total of 748,318 representing less than 5.4% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Aspen Group, Inc. is a holding company. The Company’s subsidiary, Aspen University Inc. (Aspen), is dedicated to provide the education experiences taught by professors. Aspen offers approximately two monthly payment programs, a monthly payment plan in which students make payments every month over a fixed period (36, 39 or 72 months depending on the degree program) and a monthly installment plan in which students pay over three monthly installments (day 1, day 31 and day 61 after the start of each course). As of June 30, 2016, Aspen had 2,074 students paying tuition through either of the monthly payment methods. It offers certificate programs and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in a range of areas, including nursing, business, education and professional studies. It offers a range of nursing degrees, including Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education and Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Administration and Management.
A glance at Aspen Group Inc. (OTCBB:ASPU)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 74.32 Million based on 13.52 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $4.95 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-07-29 Solomon picked up 50,000 at a purchase price of $0.15. This brings their total holding to 180,000 as of the date of the filing.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Aspen Group Inc. (OTCBB:ASPU) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Guess Who Picked Great Elm Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GEC) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Great Elm Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GEC) reported that MAST Capital has picked up 4,055,913 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by MAST Capital to a total of 4,055,913 representing less than 17.5% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Great Elm Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GECC, “GECC”) is an externally managed, specialty finance company focused on investing in the debt instruments of middle market companies. GECC has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
A glance at Great Elm Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GEC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 78.86 Million based on 23.19 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $3.40 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-12-30 Mast picked up 1,104,596 at a purchase price of $3.29. This brings their total holding to 1,947,735 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mast unload 4,338,000 shares at a sale price of $0.88. This brings their total holding to 0.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Great Elm Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GEC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Here’s Who Picked Up Rightside Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:NAME) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rightside Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:NAME) reported that Cannell Capital has picked up 1,704,805 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Cannell Capital to a total of 1,704,805 representing less than 8.68% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Rightside Group, Ltd. is a provider of domain name services that enable businesses and consumers to find, establish and maintain their digital address. The Company is a registrar, offering domain name registration and other related services to resellers and domain name registrants. It provides infrastructure services through its eNom brand. It has over 16.5 million domain names under management. It has a portfolio of over 40 generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) acquired through Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)’s expansion of new gTLDs. It has launched all of its gTLDs, including .NEWS, .LIVE, and .FAMILY, into general availability in the marketplace. Its registry services business builds a distribution network of over 125 ICANN accredited registrars, including GoDaddy, eNom and Name.com, as well as other complementary distribution partners, such as Website builders and e-mail service providers, that offer its gTLD domain names to businesses and consumers.
A glance at Rightside Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:NAME)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 187.37 Million based on 19.64 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $9.52 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-03-10 Cannell picked up 3,238 at a purchase price of $6.12. This brings their total holding to 1,036,296 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Panos unload 685 shares at a sale price of $8.48. This brings their total holding to 33,139.
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Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:IMH) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:IMH) reported that Talkot Capital, Llc. has picked up 1,598,394 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Talkot Capital, Llc. to a total of 1,598,394 representing less than 7.82% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. is an independent residential mortgage lender. The Company operates through three segments: Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Services and Long-Term Mortgage Portfolio. It originates, sells and services conventional, conforming agency and Government insured residential mortgage loans. Its Real Estate Services segment provides various real estate related services and loss mitigation services, including managing distressed mortgage portfolios and foreclosed real estate assets; surveillance services for residential and multifamily mortgage portfolios; loan modification services, and the master servicing on various residential mortgage and multifamily loan pools for loans. It manages its long-term mortgage portfolio, which consists of residual interests in the securitization trusts reflected as trust assets and liabilities. Its Corporate segment includes corporate services groups, such as information technology, human resources, legal, facilities and accounting.
A glance at Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:IMH)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 242.22 Million based on 20.45 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $14.13 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-04-18 Pickup picked up 691,153 at a purchase price of $12.66. This brings their total holding to 1,191,153 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Walsh unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of 17.45. This brings their total holding to 33,597.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:IMH) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Akradi Bahram is Buying Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NOG) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NOG) reported that Akradi Bahram has picked up 4,612,500 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Akradi Bahram to a total of 4,612,500 representing less than 7.29% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. is an independent energy company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties, primarily in the Bakken and Three Forks formations within the Williston Basin in North Dakota and Montana. The Company holds working interests in over 2,630 gross (204.3 net) producing wells, including over 2,630 wells targeting the Bakken and Three Forks formations and over two wells targeting other formations. The Company leases approximately 165,910 net acres, all located in the Williston Basin. The Company engages in oil exploration and production through non-operated working interests in wells drilled and completed in spacing units that include its acreage. The Company’s proved reserves are approximately 65.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe).
A glance at Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NOG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 148.95 Million based on 63.38 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $2.35 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-02-23 Rowling picked up 137,409 at a purchase price of $2.63. This brings their total holding to 12,202,365 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Reger unload 72,681 shares at a sale price of $16.01. This brings their total holding to 2,596,041.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NOG) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Adams Robert Allen Picked Up Gtx Corp (OTCMKTS:GTXO) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gtx Corp (OTCMKTS:GTXO) reported that Adams Robert Allen has picked up 28,081,600 of common stock as of 2017-04-20.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Adams Robert Allen to a total of 28,081,600 representing less than 4.8% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, GTX Corp is a holding company that owns and operates two subsidiaries engaged in wearable technology business. The Company’s subsidiaries are Global Trek Xploration (GTX California) and LOCiMOBILE, Inc. The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of five related products and services in the global positioning system (GPS) and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wearable technology personal location and wandering assistive technology business. Through an enterprise (Internet of things (IoT)) monitoring platform and licensing subscription business model, the Company offers a solution of hardware, middleware, applications, connectivity and professional services. The Company has focused on building channels of distribution for its product lines of embedded devices, Stand-Alone devices and Digital Applications, which all funnel into the GTX Corp IoT monitoring platform.
A glance at Gtx Corp (OTCMKTS:GTXO)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 4.51 Million based on 579.74 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.00790 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2011-08-17 Murray picked up 200,000 at a purchase price of $0.05. This brings their total holding to 1,176,500 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Rosenbaum unload 62,000 shares at a sale price of 0.05. This brings their total holding to 2,700,000.
It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Gtx Corp (OTCMKTS:GTXO) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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